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Head-to-head · Team Collaboration Software

Basecamp vs Mattermost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Basecamp #3 in Team Collaboration Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Basecamp
Mattermost #7 in Team Collaboration Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Mattermost

Basecamp leads on 0 checks, Mattermost on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBasecamp · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Basecamp scores higher on our rubric for team collaboration software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Basecamp is the better fit for teams coordinating projects and client work. Mattermost is the better fit for technical teams needing self-hosted chat and workflows.

  • Basecamp fits best

    Teams coordinating projects and client work

  • Mattermost fits best

    Technical teams needing self-hosted chat and workflows

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Side by side

Feature Basecamp 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Mattermost 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #3 in Team Collaboration Software #7 in Team Collaboration Software
Best for Teams coordinating projects and client work Technical teams needing self-hosted chat and workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 700+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Basecamp 1/2 · Mattermost 1/2
Guest access ✓ ✓
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Message history Not checked yet Unlimited
File storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
App integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Admin controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines tasks, boards, chat, calendars, files, reports, and time tracking
  • Client mode lets teams configure what clients can see
  • Free plan includes one project, time tracking, and project templates
  • Supports self-hosted deployments, including controlled environments
  • Combines channels, threads, searchable history, calls, and file sharing
  • Connects to tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and ServiceNow
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one project
  • Paid plans start at $25 per month with annual billing
  • Automation rules are not included
  • Professional and Enterprise pricing is contact-based
  • Enterprise-only AI features require the Enterprise plan
  • Its broad collaboration scope may exceed teams seeking simple chat
Our verdict

Basecamp brings project work into shared workspaces, combining to-do lists, Card Tables, message boards, chat, calendars, Docs & Files, reports, recurring check-ins, and time tracking. Its client mode lets teams configure client…

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Mattermost is an open-core collaboration platform for technical, operational, defense, government, and critical-infrastructure teams. It brings public and private channels, direct and group messaging, threaded discussions, searchable…

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  1. BasecampTeam Collaboration Software 9.2Free plan
  2. MattermostTeam Collaboration Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Basecamp — where it wins

    • Combines tasks, boards, chat, calendars, files, reports, and time tracking
    • Client mode lets teams configure what clients can see
    • Free plan includes one project, time tracking, and project templates

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one project
    • Paid plans start at $25 per month with annual billing
    • Automation rules are not included

  • Mattermost — where it wins

    • Supports self-hosted deployments, including controlled environments
    • Combines channels, threads, searchable history, calls, and file sharing
    • Connects to tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and ServiceNow

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional and Enterprise pricing is contact-based
    • Enterprise-only AI features require the Enterprise plan
    • Its broad collaboration scope may exceed teams seeking simple chat

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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